Pulaski Elementary School

540 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pulaski Elementary School, located at 107 W University Drive in Somerset, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pulaski County School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment for students in the primary grade levels, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills. By fostering a supportive classroom culture, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transition into middle school while emphasizing both intellectual growth and character development.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Somerset community, often acting as a hub for family engagement and extracurricular activities. With a focus on the specific needs of elementary-aged children, the faculty and staff prioritize a balanced curriculum that encourages curiosity and collaborative learning. Through its dedication to maintaining high standards of instruction and a safe, inclusive atmosphere, Pulaski Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to achieve academic success and personal well-being.

540

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pulaski Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	464
Hispanic	43
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
464 (85.9 %)
Hispanic
43 (8.0 %)
Two or More
20 (3.7 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pulaski County
Phone:	(606)678-4713
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 78